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Joan Cusack is an American actress and comedian who has appeared in such films as Nine Months and Working Girl. She comes from a family of actors and entertainers, and has starred alongside her brother John in High Fidelity, Sixteen Candles and Grosse Point Blank.
Cusack plays the mother of Isla Fisher, in the romantic comedy Confessions of a Shopaholic, which opens in U.S. theaters on February 13, 2009.
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Joan Mary Cusack
- Born: October 11, 1962Yahoo Movies: Joan Cusack Profile
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- Raised in Evanston, Illinois
- Father owned a film production company and was an actor
- Sister of actors John Cusack, Ann Cusack, Susie Cusack and Bill Cusack
- Husband: Dick Burke
- Has two children
- Academy Award nominations: 2
- Golden Globe nominations: 1
- Attended: University of Wisconsin, in Madison
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Awards
Cusack was twice nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her roles in Working Girl and In & Out. She also secured nominations for the Golden Globes and American Comedy Awards. -
Notable Films
- Grosse Point Blank
- High Fidelity
- In & Out
- Say Anything
- School of Rock
- Sixteen Candles
- Toy Story 2
- Working Girl
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Shrek sidekick Donkey voted the most-loved movie animal, slightly ahead of Joan Cusack [Obvious]: [link] [3 comm.. http://tinyurl.com/nfbx94
@farkshow | July 04, 2009 03:37 PM -
ha ha-Joan Cusack moves with Richard simmons!!! http://bit.ly/vKkoc
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i love joan cusack from 16candles thru adult roles shes alwys so funny
@kooljoce | July 04, 2009 04:05 AM -
Saw 'My Sister's Keeper' today -- cried through most of it. All great performances, especially liked Alec Baldwin and Joan Cusack.
@DjangoLives | July 04, 2009 02:11 AM
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View All Joan Cusack Questions (15) | Ask a QuestionHow many films have starred both John and Joan Cusack? (1 Answer)A search at imdb.com found, they appeared in 12 films (including one TV show): 1. "Retrosexual: The 80's" (2004) 1. Broadcast News (1987) 3. Class (1983) 4. Cradle Will Rock ... read moreHot Tub Time Machine -- will this be John Cusacks career comeback? (4 Answers)I kinda doubt it. He's never going to shake away being one of those teen movie actors, and people will either typecast him for it, or ignore any acting he ... read moreWho will win The Apprentice? Joan Rivers or Annie Duke? Finale (new time): Sun 8/7c May 10, 2009 (3 Answers)I think that Annie Duke's going to put the smackdown on Joan Rivers. That's Annie Duke's job - if you play poker, you pretty much have to be ruthless unless ... read more
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Peep and the Big Wide World: Chirp Flies - $12.95
Take to the air in six flight-filled adventures as Chirp tries to fly -- with a little help from Peep, Quack and some other feathered friends. Watch Chirp build a special flying nest. Find out if Peep’s advice to "think floaty" gives Chirp ...
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Friends with Money - $14.94
The story of a single woman whos looking for a man & whose three best friends are all wealthy and married. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 11/27/2007 Starring: Jennifer Aniston Catherine Keener Run time: 88 minutes Rating:...
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The Red Canoe: Love in Its Making (Notable Voices) - $16.00
A practicing psychologist and former marriage therapist unveils the role of parents, religion, children, illness and the emotional fiber of spouses on the treacherous terrain of marriage. Red Canoe is a valuable tool for professionals and ...
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Joan Cusack Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- October 11, 1962: Born
- 1987: Broadcast News
- 1988: Working Girl
- 1989: Say Anything
- 1993: Addams Family Values
- 1995: Nine Months
- 1997: In & Out
- 1999: Runaway Bride
- 1999: Toy Story 2 (Voice)
- 2001: What About Joan?
- 2003: The School of Rock
- 2006: Friends with Money
- 2007: War, Inc.
- 2008: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Mystery
- 2009: Confessions of a Shopaholic
